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You.com, founded in 2020 by AI experts Richard Socher and Bryan McCann, is a rapidly growing AI-powered productivity platform headquartered in Palo Alto, Califo
Director of People
Location
California
Posted
143 days ago
Salary
$85K - $100K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director of People
you.com
• Lead the completion of the current performance management cycle, managing communication, deadlines, and manager support. • Manage, mentor, and develop the People Operations Coordinator to enhance skills and operational effectiveness. • Support and guide the HR Business function. • Own HR compliance, ensuring policies and procedures meet legal and best practice standards. • Create, review, and maintain employee policies and the employee handbook to reflect organizational needs and compliance requirements. • Collaborate closely with the Talent Leader and Sr People Operations Manager on cross-functional people initiatives. • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience through continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a Director role.
- Proven hands-on experience managing performance management cycles and HR compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain HR policies and employee handbooks.
- Experience managing and developing junior HR staff.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with a focus on deadlines and detail.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Benefits
- Hubs in San Francisco and New York City offering regular in-person gatherings and co-working sessions
- Flexible PTO with U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December to rest and recharge*
- A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents*
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US*
- 401k program, 3% match - vested immediately!*
- $500 work-from-home stipend to be used up to a year of your start date*
- $1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance to support your personal goals*
- The chance to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research
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